Joe Vanden Plas

As the senior writer of In Business Madison, Joe researches and writes content for the monthly print magazine, the daily e-newsletters, and networking events. With 40 years of experience in journalism, including 25 in the Capital Region, the 1983 UW–Stevens Point graduate has covered government, business, athletics, and culture. Outside the office, the Green Bay native enjoys power walks with wife Patty, classic movies, and sporting events.

Making room for banana ripening at Kwik Trip HQ

Among the facilities at Kwik Trip’s headquarters in La Crosse as well...

Touring Wisconsin

A third straight record-breaking year of tourism in 2024 generated $25.8 billion in...

Epic UGM: Futuristic Faulkner sets the AI tone

If there is one thing Epic Systems CEO Judy Faulkner likes to...

Exact Sciences reports record revenue but stock slides; company to lay off 200 workers

Madison’s Exact Sciences Corp. announced Wednesday that it generated a record $811 million...

SSM Health’s new Sun Prairie and Verona facilities follow Dane County’s population growth

SSM Health continues to expand its building portfolio where the patients are,...

Graceful Management Systems develops AI-based tool to cut construction costs

Business snapshot: Graceful Management Systems Industry: Business softwareFounded: 2021Chief executive: Tommy StanekHeadquarters: Madison,...

Home values slow their rise

Two recent studies, one by the city of Madison and one by...

The curious case of Yodelay Yogurt

Yodelay Yogurt was once hailed as one of the success stories of...

Gov. Tony Evers won’t run for third term

In a video message released Thursday, Gov. Tony Evers, the 46th governor of...

Kwik Trip’s new center on track for fall opening

Kwik Trip, one of Wisconsin’s most successful convenience store brands, is on...